Software Engineer, Backend

Profound • New York, NY

9d • $140,000 - $260,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As a Backend Engineer, you will build and optimize the infrastructure that powers our AI-driven insights. You will design scalable APIs, process large datasets efficiently, and ensure high-performance systems that help businesses take control of their AI presence.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing backend development expertise
• Proficient in Node.js, Python, or Rust, with experience in scalable backend architecture
• Deep understanding of databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or OLAP databases, and query optimization
• Experience designing efficient data pipelines and working with distributed systems
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerization including Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop high-performance backend systems that support AI-driven analytics
• Build and maintain scalable APIs to power real-time insights and data retrieval
• Optimize data processing pipelines to handle large-scale structured and unstructured data
• Ensure system security, performance, and reliability at every level of the stack
• Work closely with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver seamless, high-impact features
• Own key technical decisions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed